Alex holds a degree in music education. She has taught K-12 music and been organist and choirmaster at various locales in Nevada, Washington, and California.
She currently studies harpsichord with Lorna Peters and has taken master classes with Colin Tilney, Arthur Haas, and Webb Wiggins. Previous studies included organ with Robert Cundick and Frances Pierce McKnight, piano with Mileta Kilroy and B.J. Colton.
Former press secretary in the California State Senate, she currently plays with several ensembles, rabble rouses on housing and environmental issues, studies harp and bagpipes, and makes jewelry.